Often we come across many such issues in our country that aren’t spoken much of or are left out. The burning issues of current affairs or the stereotypes of nature are mindlessly followed by us since ages. Each story in this book will make you ponder over facts, and the stereotypes we accept. Bobby Sachdeva’s debut piece of short story is an agglomeration of various morals. The stories are often didactic and impactful upon the readers, who are pushed towards wondering upon the questions that are asked at the last.From age old traditions, to Orthodox beliefs, everything is questioned in this book and is put at stake. From lust to jealousy, from prejudice to violence, everything is covered in these 41 stories.Basically it’s an all rounder book. You will find one or the other relatable to you.
I really enjoyed reading the stories, the language is lucid and is easy to interpret. The stories flow in limpidity and are a delight to read.The stories are original and crisp with a twisted ending.And the questions asked at last of every story is impactful and makes the reader’s minds infused with thoughts.Each story has it’s own base and is centered around one issue or the other. The ‘third gender’ story was an utter delight to read for me.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book.
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